The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) claims that the AG600, the largest civil amphibious aircraft in the world and one that was independently built in China, has passed all compliance flying tests in ground takeoff and landing in crosswind situations.
At a maximum takeoff weight of 60 tonnes, the AG600 is the largest civil amphibious aircraft in the world. Interestingly, according to Xinhua, it can transport 12 tons of water for firefighting operations.
The successful crosswind flight tests, according to the top Chinese aircraft maker, are important for expanding the AG600’s operation and application scenario ranges as well as for improving its capacity to adapt to complicated settings.
During aircraft operations, strong crosswinds are an unavoidable meteorological situation.
